Chicken soup recipe | Chicken soup Sri Lankan style

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk reduces calories while still providing creaminess.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Tofu is a lower-fat protein alternative.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity at a lower cost.

turmeric

🥗Healthier: ginger powder

💰Cheaper: curry powder

Curry powder can mimic the flavor profile.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onions, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, and spices (coriander seeds, fennel seeds, cinnamon sticks, cardamoms, dill seeds, cloves, star anise) and sauté until fragrant.

Add diced chicken and cook until browned.

Stir in diced carrots, potatoes, green beans, cabbage, leeks, and tomato; cook for a few minutes.

Pour in water and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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